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Course Description
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Course Name
Animal Physiology
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Host University
Maynooth University
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Location
Dublin, Ireland
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Area of Study
Animal Science, Biology, Biomedical Sciences, Wildlife Biology
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Language Level
Taught In English
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Prerequisites
BI101, BI102
Co-Requisites: BI201
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Course Level Recommendations
Upper
ISA offers course level recommendations in an effort to facilitate the determination of course levels by credential evaluators.We advice each institution to have their own credentials evaluator make the final decision regrading course levels.
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ECTS Credits
5 -
Recommended U.S. Semester Credits2
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Recommended U.S. Quarter Units3
Hours & Credits
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Overview
Topics covered include: principles of molecular, cellular and integrative physiology. An introduction to the organization of nervous systems and endocrine systems in vertebrates. Principles of membrane potential, action potential generation and propagation in neurons. Principles of synaptic transmission. Physiology of contraction in striated and smooth muscle. Physiology of circulatory systems, gas-exchange mechanisms, energy metabolism, osmoregulation and excretion. Physiology of sensory systems including the biology of eye design, colour vision, sound and hearing, mechanoreception, olfaction and taste.
Course Disclaimer
Courses and course hours of instruction are subject to change.
Credits earned vary according to the policies of the students' home institutions. According to ISA policy and possible visa requirements, students must maintain full-time enrollment status, as determined by their home institutions, for the duration of the program.
ECTS (European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System) credits are converted to semester credits/quarter units differently among U.S. universities. Students should confirm the conversion scale used at their home university when determining credit transfer.
Please reference fall and spring course lists as not all courses are taught during both semesters.
Please note that some courses with locals have recommended prerequisite courses. It is the student's responsibility to consult any recommended prerequisites prior to enrolling in their course.